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Jeff and Suzanne Sutherland (and Kingsley)Owners at Sutherland InsuranceW H AT D O YO U LOV E A BO U T

YO U R BAC KYA R D? It complements our home and lifestyle perfectly. The gorgeous stonework and maintenance-free plantings by Hutten & Co. Landscaping are accented by the superb exterior lighting design.FAVO U R I T E WAY TO S P E N D A

S U M M E R DAY: Choosing one of our favourite routes for a long run or bike and enjoying a perfectly cooked tenderloin with barbecued asparagus, peppers and roasted potatoes.

NIt’s that time again. Time to take advantage of that fresh, colourful space that promises good times and everlasting memories: our backyards. Meet four lovely couples that just can’t get enough of their outdoor spaces, all beautifully crafted by talented, local landscapers.

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JIM LUMBY DRAFTING & DESIGNSJim Lumby is a custom builder, with creative designs for complementing your new home! Jim Lumby has saved many of his clients, an enormous amount of their hard earned dollars by hiring him to design and build their homes.

Jim Lumby Drafting and Designs is: a drafting and design firm as well as a custom builder with over 15 years experience.

Call today for inquiries to Jim Lumby.

R.R.#1 Priceville519-369-1337

YESTERDAYSGARDEN CENTREWe specialize in creating personalized landscapes and outdoor living spaces designed to maximize your opportunity for relaxation & entertaining, as well as to enhance the character and value of your home... • rare, hard to find plant material• quality landscaping and construction• classic hand hewn century log & reclaimed timber structures

Monday to Saturday 10-5 pm - Closed Sunday

#401 328 Grey Road 41-877-364-2731www.yesterdaysgarden.ca

JIM LUMBY DRAFTING & DESIGNS

THE HARVEST TABLE“A harvest of home accents and decor.” Accented with antiques, we offer a variety of home decor, jewelry, a children’s section with shoes and toys.

Bridal registry available.

Store hours: Tues - Fri 10 to 5 & Sat 10 to 4

144 Garafraxa St. North, Durham, north of the lights519-369-6167

RON TORRY PAINTING & DECORATING LTD.Specializing in Interior and Exterior Painting and Wallpaper hanging.

With over 34 years of painting experience, Ron Torry can help you make colour choices you’ll love for years to come.

R.R. #1Markdale519-986-3026

CANDLES DELIGHTCandles Delight has more to offer than a large variety of candles: such as wedding accessories, a Bradford Group Dealer, Boyds Bears,a wide selection of unique “WEDDING CAKE TOPPERS”. • Hockey • Motorcycle • Baseball Players • Soccer • Western and many more

Drop by and check out our wide variety of gifts.

254 10th StreetHanover519-364-4456

MACLEAN’S ALESCharles MacLean, a trained brewer with over 27 years experience, has been producing quality traditional ales on his small farm in Normanby, West Grey since 2009. MacLean’s Pale Ale is the flagship ale. It is on tap at Rocky Racoon’s in Owen Sound, Biermans’ in Chesley, Barrhead in Markdale, Queen’s Bush in Hanover, Noah’s Inn in Neustadt and Rowan’s Moon in Durham. Bottles are available at the brewery and LCBO stores in Owen Sound, Mildmay and Durham. Coming soon to the Hanover LCBO.

THE OLD BARNThe Old Barn is your local option for 100% custom Granite, Marble and Quartz counter tops. As a family owned and operated business our focus is on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Bring us your ideas, and we’ll help bring your dream kitchen or bathroom to life!

Check out our stock on the Mulock Road, between Durham and Hanover.

173480 Mulock Roadtel. 519-369-1710fax 519-369-1711www.theoldbarn.ca

212744 Baseline Rd. West Grey519-369-5061

CUSTOM SODA PREP AND PAINTRefinishing log homes, wood siding and decks, brick cleaning

Hot and cold pressure washing

Media blasting including baking soda, crushed glass, walnut shell, corn cob grit, aluminium oxide, sand etc.

Wood staining using SANSIN stains, Sherwin Williams, Wood Plus

Painting including electric/airless, gas/airless, air/airless, HVLP, brush and trim

Office: 519.363.2999Jim’s Cell: 519-378-3590www.customsoda.ca

www.westgrey.com

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Jerry and Joyce ArmstrongRetired W H AT D O YO U LOV E A BO U T YO U R

O U T D O O R S PAC E ? We really enjoy our deck and yard. Enviro Paving put in a rubber walkway that leads from our house to our workshop and it’s like walking on a cushion. They also did our front porch. The workmanship was excellent! A G R E AT S U M M E R DAY I N VO LV ES … sitting on our deck relaxing with friends and family.

John and Elaine Foris Owners at Cedar Country Furniture

T E L L U S A BO U T T H E R EC E N T

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P R O P E RT Y: We hired Benj Art Inc. Landscape Architects & Contractors and they did a

marvellous job. They put in a stone retaining wall, the driveway and beautiful steps that lead

down to a lower patio, which they also built. They did our front walkway and the

gardens, too.H OW D O YO U E N J OY YO U R S PAC E ? We sit

out on the lower patio in the morning sun and watch the water.

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2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound • 519-376-0605 • www.visitcooks.caThe professionals at Cook’s will help you make the right choice!

Valor continues to set new standards in gas fireplace efficiency, comfort control and fashionable design. The result, quality made, energy efficient gas fireplaces that house an impressive collection of uniquely styled trims and accessories.

Warming homes since 1980,,

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266 PRINCESS ST., SHALLOW LAKE, ON 519-935-1001 www.sassafrasartisticdesign.ca

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Bill and Odeen Probert RetiredT E L L U S A BO U T YO U R O U T D O O R

S PAC E : Rocksolid Landscapes landscaped our entire property so there is no grass to cut. They also planned and planted all the trees and shrubs, laid stone for the drive and flagstone walkways around the perimeter, and created a partially sunken, private spot for the hot tub.H OW D O ES YO U R S PAC E CO N T R I B U T E

TO YO U R L I F EST Y L E ? It provides us with an area to entertain in the summer and have campfires when family visits. It’s a relaxing space to watch birds and kick back after a game of golf. OH

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